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Knott’s Scary Farm 2022 – Maze and Scare Zone Review

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Celebrating its 49th year, Knott's Scary Farm (or Halloween Haunt as us nerds call it) has settled upon the town of Calico and Knott's Berry Farm once again. This year, Scary Farm boasts 9 haunted attractions, 5 scare zones, 3 shows, and plenty of other fun experiences that very from scary too spooky. While we are a far scream away from its humble beginnings in 1973 where Seymour The Master of the Macabre was the headlining act, there is something intrinsically attached to Scary Farm that has never changed. That's its deep rooted belief in creating a wonderfully scary and original product for the masses to love during the halloween season.

UNIVRS – A New Retail Destination with Limited-Edition, Character-Inspired Merchandise Now Open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

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Universal UNIVRS – a new, first-of-its-kind retail destination is now open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. This brick-and-mortar store brings favorite brands from across NBCUniversal to life in a unique shopping destination that leans into the “get it before it’s gone” drop culture shopping mentality. Open in time for Halloween Horror Nights and seasonal holiday celebrations at Universal Studios Hollywood, UNIVRS is open 7 days a week.

The Theme Park Duo Podcast: EPISODE 140 – Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain 2022 Review

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THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode, Gabe sits down with Gregg from Park Journey to discuss their experiences at this years Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain! The haunted houses, the scare zones and so much more in this fun halloween …

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Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain 2022

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The entrance to the park during Fright Fest got some new signage and some fun Jack-o-lanterns Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain is back! The event runs from September 10th - October 31st and features 6 Haunted Houses, 8 scare zones, and different pieces of entertainment. For us, Fright Fest is always a favorite …

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Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2022 Review: Intense, Scary, and an Absolute Blast!

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Halloween in Southern California: there’s nothing quite like it: Grabbing a Pumpkin spice latte on a crisp 95-degree morning and wearing your best scarf… for a grand total of 30 minutes before you realize you may be suffering from heat stroke. All joking aside; Fall in southern California doesn’t feel like much except… more summer. So how do we know it’s time to put away our beach balls and pull out our pumpkin carving kits? That’s an easy one: Halloween Horror Nights! What a better way to ring in the spooky season than with a trip to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood!!!! We had the immense pleasure of making our way out to enjoy this year’s event this past weekend, and my-oh-my was this year one for the books! From the scare zones to the HOUSES to the delectable offerings, come along with us as we talk all things HHN Hollywood 2022!

THE 5th ANNUAL ‘NIGHTS OF THE JACK’ IMMERSIVE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCES FOOD TRUCK LINEUP & NEW ATTRACTIONS

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LA’s leading immersive event, Nights Of The Jack, the ultimate Halloween experience for the whole family, is back this year for the 5th year and promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Welcoming over 100,000 people every year, greater LA area residents and celebrity fans alike are expected to visit Calabasas for the annual event, that includes thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, immersive scenes and walking trail, premium food, beverages and cocktails and much more.

KNOTT’S SCARY FARM 2022 PREVIEW

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Last week, we were some of the lucky few who got a sneak peak inside the offerings at this years Knott's Scary Farm. On a warm and quiet evening, we were escorted into a nearly vacant Knott's Berry Farm to try out the new food, drinks, check out the latest merchandise and maybe even get a glimpse of the new maze Bloodlines: 1842.